Antonyms & Synonyms
What is an antonym for "quick"?
Slow
Look at the photo of a flooded street with cars underwater and people being rescued in boats.
Which idea is best shown by the picture?
The impact of a major storm or flood on a community.
Signal words in a compare/contrast paragraph:
both, however, similar, unlike, on the other hand
Prefix: in-----What does “incomplete” mean?
not finished
Fix this sentence:
Sentence: I brought snacks chips cookies juice and popcorn
I brought snacks: chips, cookies, juice, and popcorn.
What is a synonym for "angry"?
mad, furious, upset
How does a caption under a photo help the reader?
It explains what the picture shows or adds more information.
Compare and contrast a tablet and a laptop.
Same: Both are portable computers.
Different: Tablets use touchscreens; laptops have keyboards.
Prefix: Pre---What does “preheat” mean?
heat something before cooking (like an oven)
Add parentheses:
Sentence: My teacher Mrs. Smith gave us extra recess.
My teacher (Mrs. Smith) gave us extra recess.
What is a synonym for brave?
courageous, bold, fearless
Sentence: “The poor animal was left to suffer in silence.”
Q: What is the author’s tone? How do you know?
The tone is sympathetic or sad. Words like "poor" and "suffer" show the author cares about the animal and wants the reader to feel the same.
Why might a map be included in an article about tornadoes?
To show where tornadoes happen or the path they take. It helps the reader understand the information better.
Latin root: Voc ---What does advocate mean?
to speak for someone
Add commas:
Sentence: After school I did my homework ate a snack and walked the dog.
After school, I did my homework, ate a snack, and walked the dog.
What is an antonym for accept?
reject, refuse
What is the tone: “Ugh, why do I always get stuck with the worst chores?”
Tone: frustrated or annoyed
What theme fits this sentence?
"Even when Maria failed the test, she kept studying until she passed."
Never give up / Perseverance
What does “preview” mean?
To see or look at something before the full version.
Fix this Sentence: I went to the store becaus I needed bred and milke.
I went to the store because I needed bread and milk.
What is a synonym for silent and an antonym for dangerous?
Synonym for silent: quiet, hushed, noiseless
Antonym for dangerous: safe, harmless
What clues help you understand the author's viewpoint in a text about support recycling?
Words like "we must," "everyone should help," and "protect the Earth" show the author supports recycling.
What is a theme from The Lion King?
Face your fears / Take responsibility / You can overcome the past
Latin Root: Which word means to speak or sing aloud?
A) preview
B) vocalize
C) invisible
B) vocalize
Add correct punctuation:
My favorite subjects are math reading writing and science
My favorite subjects are: math, reading, writing, and science.